Working poor get help filing for big tax refunds

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Poor families could get thousands in refunds -- but only if they file their taxes. Tim Boyle/Getty Images

Working people who don't earn enough to owe income tax may be missing out on thousands of dollars in potential refunds if they don't file tax returns.

California's top tax collector, Jerome Horton, chair of the state Board of Equalization, is trying to do something about that. Horton is hosting free workshops at his offices and local college campuses to help working families file their taxes properly -- and possibly pick up substantial refunds.